Animals - Taxpayers' association in favor of abolishing the dog tax
The Taxpayers' Association is calling for the abolition of the dog tax in Rhineland-Palatinate. On Tuesday in Mainz, the association cited its own survey of the 50 largest municipalities in the state as the reason, according to which there are significant regional differences in the costs for dog owners. According to the survey, the dog tax for the first dog in Mainz is the most expensive at 186 euros per year. In Nieder-Olm, on the other hand, dog owners paid 45 euros per year. The dog tax is compulsory in most municipalities in Germany and is determined by the municipalities themselves. According to the taxpayers' association, the data was compiled primarily from the published dog tax statutes of the municipalities.
Statement
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- In their mission to abolish the dog tax, the Taxpayers' Association from Germany is urging municipalities in Rhineland-Palatinate, including those in cities like Mainz, to reconsider this tax due to significant regional variations in costs.
- Despite the dog tax being compulsory in most German municipalities and determined individually by each city, a survey conducted by the Taxpayers' Association revealed that pet owners in Mainz pay the highest annual tax of 186 euros for their first dog, while taxpayers in Nieder-Olm only pay 45 euros.
- In an effort to pressure German municipalities to reconsider their dog tax policies, the Taxpayers' Association is advocating for fairness and transparency, drawing attention to the substantial differences in costs that impact animal owners across various regions, such as Rhineland-Palatinate, including its major city, Mainz.
Source: www.stern.de
